Related Conditions and Treatments
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Condition
Learn more about Aortic valve stenosis treatment, symptoms, and diagnosis. Request an appointment with experts at Boston Children's at 617-355-5637.
Arrhythmias in Children
Condition
An arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm of the heart, which can cause the heart to pump less effectively.
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Condition
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the heart wall that separates the top two chambers of the heart. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Condition
An atrioventricular canal defect, or AV canal, is a combination of several closely associated heart problems that result in a large defect in the center of the heart.
Bacterial Endocarditis
Condition
Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart.
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Condition
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle characterized by an abnormally large, thick or stiff heart muscle.
Coarctation of the Aorta
Condition
Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the aorta, the main artery that delivers oxygen-rich (red) blood to the body.
Congenital Heart Defects
Condition
A congenital heart defect is a structural problem of the heart that develops during pregnancy. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Coronary Artery Fistula
Condition
A coronary artery fistula is an abnormal connection between blood vessels in the heart.
Cyanosis
Condition
Cyanosis is a bluish color in the skin, lips, and nail beds caused by too little oxygen in the blood.
Ebstein's Anomaly
Condition
Ebstein’s anomaly is a rare heart defect that affects the tricuspid valve.
Fragile X Syndrome
Condition
Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that can cause a range of learning and developmental problems.
Heart Murmur
Condition
Learn more about Heart Murmur symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Heart Murmur with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-4278.
Heart Transplant
Treatment
A heart transplant is an operation that replaces a failing heart with a healthy heart from a deceased donor.
Heart Tumor
Condition
Learn more about cardiac tumor symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments from Boston Children's Hospital.
Hypertension
Condition
Learn more about Hypertension symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hypertension with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-6129.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
Condition
Boston Children’s takes an innovative approach to treating HLHS with the world’s largest and most experienced program for fetal cardiac intervention.
Kawasaki Disease
Condition
Kawasaki disease is a childhood illness that causes inflammation of the blood vessels in many areas of the body. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in Children
Condition
Pulmonary Atresia
Condition
Pulmonary atresia occurs when the pulmonary valve — normally located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery — doesn’t form properly.
Single Ventricle Defects
Condition
A single ventricle defect occurs when one of the two pumping chambers in the heart, called ventricles, isn’t large enough or strong enough to work correctly.
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with Pulmonary Atresia
Condition
Learn more about Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with Pulmonary Atresia
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
Condition
TAPVR occurs when the blood vessels that drain the lungs (pulmonary veins) are not connected normally to the heart.
Learn more about Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
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Condition
In tricuspid atresia, the tricuspid valve — which is normally located between the right atrium and the right ventricle — is missing, as is the right ventricle.
Truncus Arteriosus
Condition
Truncus arteriosus is a heart defect in which a single artery instead of two (truncus arteriosus) carries blood from the heart.
Vascular Ring
Condition
vascular ring occurs when a child’s aorta — the body’s largest blood vessel — or its branches form abnormally.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Condition
ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the wall that separates the lower right and left heart chambers (ventricles).